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construct Definition of construct for English Language Learners. : 1  to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building) : 2  to make or create (something, such as a story or theory) by organizing ideas, words, etc. 3  mathematics : to draw (a shape) according to a set of instructions or rules.
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construction rustication - the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner. reface - provide with a new facing; The building was refaced with beautiful stones. wattle - build of or with wattle. frame up, frame - construct by fitting or uniting parts together.
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Concrete Construction Concrete Construction. Concrete Construction Terms. Concrete is one of the main building products used in the construction of a house. Depending on where the concrete is used in the construction process, it can become a. very critical factor in the overall structural strength of the house. Just because the.
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General Construction General Construction. This is the most traditional tried and true method of construction and Concept has excelled in it for nearly 40 years. We continue to be a trusted leader in commercial general construction services all throughout Western New York and beyond. Concept’s services in this method include estimating, project management and the actual self performing “hands on” work...
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- Dictionary of Construction. A machine for making holes in rock or earth by a cutting bit at the end of a metal rod, usually turned by a hydraulically-or pneumatically-driven motor.
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- Dictionary of Construction. A heavy roofing material employing multiple layers of asphalt and reinforcers around a core of plastic or rubber modifiers. Installed with a special torching apparatus, a cold adhesive or hot mopped into place using methods of asphalt application.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair.
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- Dictionary of Construction. A representative of the architect or owner who oversees construction, handles administrative matters, and ensures that construction is in accordance with the contract documents.
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- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A construction worker is a tradesperson, labourer (by tradition considered an unskilled tradesperson), or professional employed in the physical construction of the built environment and its infrastructure.
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Labor Standards -- Prevailing wage definitions of construction types Residential construction or agricultural construction means all construction, remodeling, or repairing of single or two family homes and structures appurtenant thereto including agricultural or farming buildings appurtenant to private farm residences when utilized to carry on primary farming operations.
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- Check your grammar now! : construction (as of a sculpture or a structure of ideas) achieved by using whatever comes to hand; also : something constructed in this way.
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Construct(verb) to put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to construct an edifice. 2  Construct(verb) to devise; to invent; to set in order; to arrange; as, to construct a theory of ethics.
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building See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. 1. Building, edifice, structure refer to something built. Building and structure may apply to either a finished or an unfinished product of construction, and carry no implications as to size or condition. Edifice is a more formal word and narrower in application, referring to a completed structure, and usually a large and imposing one. Building generally connotes a useful purpose (houses, schools, business offices, etc.); structure suggests the planning and constructive process.
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Contractor A contractor is a person or company that performs work on a contract basis. The term may refer to: General contractor, individual or organization that contracts with another individual or organization (the owner) for the construction of a building, road or other facility. Government contractor, private company which produces goods or services for the government.
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- construction company (kənˈstrʌkʃən ˈkʌmpənɪ). 1  a business enterprise concerned with the construction of buildings, bridges, etc ⇒ ■ the construction company that will build the new stadium.xample Sentences Including 'construction company'. An airfield construction company in Seattle offered a free second runway in return for becoming an official sponsor of the expedition. She'd got her foot on the ladder all right, with the junior secretarial job in a construction company.
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- Define building. building synonyms, building pronunciation, building translation, English dictionary definition of building. n. 1. Something that is built, as for human habitation; a structure. 2. The act, process, art, or occupation of constructing. n 1. something built with a...
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contractor Definition of contractor for English Language Learners. : a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time.
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construction loan construction loan. Short-term (usually 3 years) real estate financing secured by a mortgage on the property being financed. This loan is meant to cover the cost of land development and building construction, and is disbursed (1) as needed, (2) as each stage is completed, (3) according to a prearranged schedule, or (4) when some condition is met.
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Real Estate Terminology A construction loan is a short-term or interim loan where money is borrowed from a lender to pay for the construction or building of a new home. The most desirable is a construction-to-permanent loan, which converts from a construction loan to a permanent mortgage loan after the house is built. The advantage is, one loan, one set of fees, one closing. Borrowers who secure a construction-to-permanent loan lock in their permanent mortgage loan rates at the beginning of the loan agreement.
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Construction In general, there are three sectors of construction: buildings, infrastructure and industrial. Building construction is usually further divided into residential and non-residential (commercial/institutional). Infrastructure is often called heavy/highway, heavy civil or heavy engineering.
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Revenue recognition IFRS UK GAAP Definition of construction contractA construction contract is a contract specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design, technology and function or their ultimate purpose or use.FRS UK GAAP Definition of construction contractA construction contract is a contract specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design, technology and function or their ultimate purpose or use.
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construction Definition of construction. 1  1 : the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining. 2  2a : the process, art, or manner of constructing something Construction of the new bridge will begin in the spring.; also : a thing constructedb : the construction industry working in construction.
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- Lean construction (LC) is a method of production aimed at reducing costs, materials, time and effort. Essentially, the methodology is to minimize the bad and maximize the good.ean construction forces all parties to have a clear set of goals, benchmarks and objectives for the end process. Using the lean philosophy, the whole idea is to maximize the performance at every level for the customer.
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builder Definition of builder for English Language Learners. : 1  a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses, ships, bridges, etc.) : 2  something that helps to develop or increase something.
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- Full Definition of CONTRACTOR. 1. : one that contracts or is party to a contract: as a: one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies b: one that contracts to erect buildings. 2. : something (as a muscle) that contracts or shortens. See contractor defined for English-language learners.
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- Dictionary of Construction. The maximum time required for an activity under adverse conditions. It is generally held that an activity would have no more than one chance in a hundred of exceeding this amount of time.